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Parents can be confused when choosing cute baby girl names for their precious little princess. They have to pick the perfect one from the wide variety of available baby girl names. They could pick a traditional one, a modern or stylish one, a long or short one – selecting a name for your baby girl is an exciting journey filled with possibilities.
If you’re also facing the same trouble and can’t seem to decide which name would best suit your sweet and innocent little one, we are here to help you out. In this post, we have listed more than 100 baby girl names, complete with their meanings, to help you choose the best one for your child that resonates with your family and culture.
101 Cute Baby Girl Names, With Meanings
1. Addison
This moniker owes its popularity to the television series Grey’s Anatomy, which had a character named Addison. It may mean ‘son of Adam’ but is now well established as a female name.
2. Adelaide
You can consider Adelaide if you love vintage names that are endearing. Meaning ‘noble’, it’s the name of a city in Australia and also a 19th-century British queen.
3. Adley
This name is oh-so-cute and modern. This variation of Hadley made it to the top 1000 in the US Social Security Administration (SSA) list for 2012. Currently, it’s at the 538th spot.
4. Agnes
This once-popular saint’s name, meaning ‘pure’, fell off the popularity charts in the 1970s but has now made a comeback. The winsome name resurfaced after appearing in the Disney movie Despicable Me.
Did you know?5. Allison
Allison, the modern take on the classic name Alice, has had a steady presence for over 40 years. This name means ‘noble’ in the Scottish language, a lovely sentiment to bestow on your little one.
6. Amara
Amara is a beautiful name in several countries and cultures, including Italian, African, and Greek. Meaning ‘eternally lovely,’ this graceful name is currently one of the top 600 names in the SSA list.
7. Amelia
This Old German name, meaning ‘exalted or noble’ will never cease to be on the popularity list. The plus point is that your daughter will share her name with Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator to cross the Atlantic Ocean solo.
8. Amie
If you’re a fan of traditional names spelled in a new way, you can pick Amie, which is a variation of Amy. It means ‘beloved’.
9. Aniyah
Aniyah sounds like other names Aliyah, Amaya, and Anya. You can even consider it as a spin-off to Ann.
10. Annabelle
This sweet girl’s name was immortalized by Edgar Allen Poe in his poem of the same name. Annabelle means ‘beautiful’.
11. Anwen
This Welsh name is exotic, yet easy to pronounce. It means ‘beautiful and fair’. It has a serene feel to it, which makes it even more pleasant.
12. Aubrey
You must be thinking that Aubrey is an old-fashioned name and would date sometime soon. But Aubrey is as fashionable now as it was a century ago.
13. Avery
Avery has been popular for both genders, but it sounds fairy-like and is more appropriate for girls than boys. It means ‘ruler of the elves.
14. Azalea
You must have seen this beautiful flower blooming in your backyard or nearby park. But do you know what it means? It means ‘dry’ in Greek. This name entered the SSA list for the first time in 2012.
15. Bailey
This is one of the well-known gender-neutral names liked by parents from various cultures. This jaunty surname first appeared as a female name in the television show WKRP in Cincinnati. And it’s a favorite with the stars as well.
16. Beatrice
Another classic pick that sounds as sweet as it did when it was coined. This delightful name was a favorite with authors like Dante and Shakespeare. It means ‘she who brings happiness.
17. Betsy
Betsy is hands down, the cutest short form of Elizabeth. Its association with the Betsy Wetsy doll and Betsy Ross gives a retro feel to this name.
18. Betty
Betty might be a bit old-timey, typical of World War II, but still sounds adorable. It got a boost in popularity after being featured in Mad Men and Ugly Betty.
19. Birdie
If you want a cute, bird-inspired name for your daughter, there’s nothing better than Birdie. It means ‘little bird’.
20. Blossom
If you find specific floral names too sweet to handle, you can pick Blossom, which means ‘to bloom’. It’s cute, girly, and dainty and not as common as other floral names.
21. Bonnie
Here’s another super cute name for girls. It got a huge push by Bonnie of Gone with the Wind. Bonnie means ‘cheerful and beautiful’.
22. Calista
The name is derived from the Greek name Calisto. Calisto was a huntress and a nymph, with whom Zeus fell in love. American actress Calista Flockhart is the famous namesake.
23. Callie
This is a pretty and attractive name that means ‘beautiful. Its namesake is American actress Calliope “Callie” Thorne.
24. Camila
The Duchess of Cornwall has a moniker that’s the fastest-rising version of the ancient Roman name, Camilla. Camila has been in use in English-speaking countries since the 16th century. It means ‘free-born, ‘noble’ or ‘attendant’.
25. Cassie
We love this name, even though you may not hear it as often as you did about a decade ago. It’s usually a short form of Cassandra, but you can use it as an independent given name.
26. Cecily
This lovely name is making a comeback. It has a huge number of namesakes like Cecily Cardew of The Importance of Being Earnest and Cecily Parsley, Beatriz Potter’s bunny.
27. Charlotte
Charlotte is a strong and classic name that rose to popularity after the Princess of Duchess used it for her daughter. It means ‘free woman’.
Trivia28. Chloe
This moniker is super popular in France. Historically, this name is linked to the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility Demeter.
29. Clara
Both Clara and its variation Claire, sound sweet, cute, and upbeat. This Latin name means ‘famous or brilliant.
30. Clarissa
Clarissa, the Latin version of the name Clarice, has featured in a number of medieval documents. It means ‘famous’.
31. Clemence
French actress Clemence Poesy brought this name back from obscurity. It is sweet, elegant, and beautiful. It means ‘mild’.
32. Clementine
It just cannot get sweeter. While most of you may associate it with mandarin oranges, it’s actually a word name, meaning ‘merciful’. Ethan Hawke chose this name for his daughter.
33. Constance
After Faith and Hope, Constance is rising as one of the most popular virtue names. It’s elegant, old-fashioned, and sweet, and means ‘constant’.
34. Cora
This cute moniker was probably invented by James Fennimore in his work Last of the Mohicans. It’s also the pet name of the goddess of the underworld Persephone. The meaning of Cora is ‘maiden’.
35. Dahlia
After being out-of-vogue for decades, Dahlia re-entered the top 500 baby name list in 2014. How do you pronounce this name? Dah-Li-Aah or Day-lee-ah?
36. Daisy
Thanks to Downton Abbey and Disney, this name is becoming a favorite with modern parents. It has a pop-culture association in Daisy Miller and Daisy Buchanan.
37. Daphne
It may sound unusual but is super adorable. Its origin is in the Greek language, but people view it as a quintessentially British name because of Daphne Moon, a character in Frasier. The name means ‘bay tree’ or ‘laurel tree’.
38. Dorothy
The quirky Dorothy of Wizard the Oz has given this classic name a long-lasting luster. It did fall off the top 1000 charts for a while but is back on the radar. It means ‘God’s gift’. Scarlett Johansson chose Dorothy as a middle name for her daughter.
39. Edith
This vintage name is back in fashion, thanks to Downton Abbey. We believe the same series inspired Cate Blanchett’s pick for her daughter. The meaning of Edith is ‘prosperous in war’.
40. Eleanor
Eleanor is a variation of the name Helen and means ‘shining light’ or ‘sun ray’. The 12th-century British monarch gave this name a girl-power kind of vibe. You can have Elena as the nickname.
41. Eliza
Eliza may have started out as a nickname for Elizabeth, but it has become a popular name in its own right. The meaning is the same, ‘pledged to God’.
42. Elizabetta
Elizabetta is the least typical of all the variations of Elizabeth. It’s tied to the House of Bourbon-Parma, which held the thrones in Spain and Italy.
43. Elle
The trend towards names beginning with ‘el’ has given rise to this super cute one. It entered the SSA List in 2015 at 398th spot. This French name means ‘she’.
44. Elsie
Here’s another favorite of MomJunction. It was believed that Elsie would never even make it to the top 1000 list. Look at it now. It’s ranked #233.
45. Emily
Emily may have declined in popularity, but it’s still a well-loved name. It means ‘striving’ or ‘eager’. This moniker has some literary credibility, with famous authors like Emily Bronte and Emily Dickinson.
46. Emma
This sweet girl’s name, which was super popular in the 1880s, is currently enjoying a rebirth. In fact, it’s one of the most popular names in the US. Emma means ‘universal’.
47. Evelyn
Evelyn may have Norman origins, but its modern usage comes from the Old English surname. It was a top 20 name in the 20s and 30s but fell by the 80s. It’s climbing the charts slowly but steadily. Evelyn means ‘wished-for child’.
Quick fact48. Everly
We are hearing this cute baby girl name more often now than before, partly after being chosen by Channing Tatum, the ‘sexiest man in the world’, for his daughter.
49. Evie
Don’t you think Evie is a super adorable name? It is one of the sleek and stylish girl names trending in the US and UK, along with Alfie, Ollie, Millie, and Freddie. The name means ‘life’, ‘lively’.
50. Felicity
Can you recall the American television show from the 90s? This name has been in trend ever since. Felicity means ‘happiness’.
51. Fiona
This Scottish moniker has been rising in popularity since it made its appearance in the Shrek series. The meaning of Fiona is ‘white’, ‘fair’.
52. Gisela
We must say that it’s the prettiest of all the names on the list. If you want to make it catchier, you can change it to Gisele. Gisela means ‘pledge’.
53. Glory
Glory is both a patriotic and cute baby name for girls. And it sounds more modern than Gloria.
54. Harper
Harper was not even one of the top 100 names until 2011. But in 2020, it shot up several places to reach the 10th spot. Harper has a straightforward meaning, ‘harp player’.
55. Hazel
This nature-inspired moniker scored big after being featured in the book and movie, The Fault in Our Stars. The fact that John Krasinski and Emily Blunt chose the name for their daughter speaks for its popularity.
56. Heather
The popularity of this name has gone down since the 90s, making it ideal for parents who shy away from trends.
57. Heidi
Heidi is a diminutive of Adelheid and means ‘of noble birth’. It became popular through the children’s classic book Heidi.
58. Helen
The name Helen has always been synonymous with beauty, thanks to the Trojan War. It’s one of those classic names that parents are returning to. Helen means ‘bright and shining one’.
59. Ida
Short and sweet Ida could be a successor to the super-popular Ada or Ava. In fact, a century ago, Ida was considered a name as sweet as an apple. Its popularity was large because of Tennyson’s poem, “Princess Ida”. This German name means ‘industrious one’.
60. Ivy
We think that Ivy would make an excellent middle name for your daughter. This botanical name is at the summit of its popularity right now.
61. Jasmine
This beautiful and fresh-smelling flower is known for its enchanting fragrance. It is the name of the beautiful Princess Jasmine, from the classic Aladdin.
62. Lilac
Lilac, the name of the beautiful flower in a mix of soft purple and blue color, has many going for it. Actor Stephen Moyer named his daughter Lilac a few years ago. The flower is symbolic of first love, which a child is of every parent.
63. Lillian
Lillian may not be as popular as its cousin Lily, but it scores big in the cuteness quotient. It has its namesake in one of the most famous movie actors of our time Lillian Gish.
64. Lily
This beautiful and big flowering plant with striking colors and sturdy petals has a name that many parents love. This century-old floral moniker has a lovely sound and a cool elegance. And it’s a favorite with celebs as well, including Johnny Depp, Kate Beckinsale, and Fred Savage.
65. Lorene
Lorene would make an excellent pick for parents who want something cute and classic that’s not too common. It’s another version of Laura and means ‘laurel plant’.
66. Louisa
This feminine form of Louis is still as popular as it was in the 1960s. It has intriguing nickname options, like Lulu and a strong meaning ‘warrior’.
67. Lydia
Lydia is a cute Greek name, meaning ‘from Lydia’. Lydia is an ancient region in Asia Minor.
68. Lyric
How can a name inspired by music not be sweet? In 2020, more than 1,200 baby girls were named Lyric.
69. Madeline
This moniker, with a lovely ring and soft, delicate image, comes with a cute nickname option, Maddy. Madeline means ‘woman from Magdala’.
70. Margaret
This timeless name comes with a beautiful meaning ‘pearl’. But what we like the most about this name is the long set of adorable nicknames it comes with: Greta, Maisie, and Maggie to name a few.
71. Mei
Mei is a short and cute Chinese name, meaning ‘beautiful’. Not just Chinese, this cherubic and rhythmic name is familiar in several cultures, including American.
72. Mia
This appealing Scandinavian short form of Maria is enjoying a meteoric rise up the list. It is currently sitting at the 10th spot and will go up further.
73. Mila
The word Mila is of Greek origin and means ‘pleasant’ or ‘friendly’. It is also a word from the African language Swahili, and means ‘tradition’. A famous Hollywood actress with this name is Mila Kunis.
74. Myrtle
How can we forget Moaning Myrtle from the Harry Potter series? Myrtle is a Greek botanical name associated with the plant of peace, love, youth, and fertility.
75. Natalia
Natalia is a beautiful Russian name meaning ‘born in Christmas’. But that doesn’t mean you can use this name only for a winter baby.
76. Nova
This celestial baby name reemerged in 2011 after being in for 80 years. Nova means ‘new’.
77. Olive
Olive may have been overshadowed by Olivia, but it has a cute appeal of its own. It entered the top 1000 name list in 2007 and has climbed several spots since then.
78. Paige
This name is derived from the Latin word Paidion, meaning ‘young helper’. Paige reached its highest #47 in the year 2003.
79. Pearl
There was a time Pearl was one of the top 25 names. But it went on a long slide thereafter, showing no signs of a comeback. The name re-entered the top 1000 name list in 2020.
80. Penelope
This classic Greek name was the name of Odysseus’ wife in the epic The Odyssey. Of late, it has found favor with several celebrities, including Anna Chlumsky, Tina Fey, and Kourtney Kardashian.
81. Rosalind
This cute girl baby name, meaning ‘beautiful rose’, was the name of Shakespeare’s heroine in As you Like It. It hasn’t been very popular in the last few years but is poised for a comeback.
82. Rose
This flower or its name needs no special mention. It also has a religious reference and remains one of the most commonly used names for girls.
83. Rosemary
This perennial herb has now become a popular female name. The legend goes that Aphrodite arose from the sea with rosemary draped around her. You can shorten it to either Rose or Mary for the nickname.
84. Sadie
Like Betty and Emma, Sadie has begun to regain favor with the parents of this generation. This Hebrew name means ‘princess’.
85. Sapphire
The gem name has been in vogue even before Pearl and Ruby came into existence. It’s the pseudonym of Romona Lofton, the author of ‘Push’.
86. Savannah
Savannah is a cute and sunny name, meaning ‘grassy plain’. Call out this name with slow emphasis on the second syllable to make it sound like a typical southerner name.
87. Scarlett
This moniker is derived from the Persian word ‘saghrilat’, which is a type of red cloth. It brings to mind a glorious baby who wraps the whole world around her tiny finger.
88. Selena
Selena is smooth, adorable, sensual, and rhythmic. A girl with this moniker is sure to get attention wherever she goes. The meaning of Selena is ‘moon goddess’.
89. Siri
This short and sweet name would strike a perfect chord with the girl of today’s generation. It means ‘fair victory’ in its native language and ‘secret’ in the Swahili language. It’s associated with tech company Apple as well!
90. Sophia
Sophia has been one of the top 10 baby names for girls for more than a decade. Meaning ‘wisdom’ in the Greek language, Sophia could make a fine name for your daughter, though not uncommon.
91. Stella
This name shines like a star even after years of usage. Stella means ‘star’.
92. Taylor
This name first appeared in the charts of the baby girl name list in 1979 but began booming in popularity in the 90s. It’s an English occupational name, meaning ‘tailor’.
93. Ulrica
This one’s truly beautiful. This feminine version of Ulric just rolls off the tongue. It means ‘powerful ruler’ or ‘wealthy’.
94. Violet
This name is popular as both a color and gem name. Its variation Viola sounds equally beautiful and cute.
95. Willow
This moniker brings to mind a girl who looks shy but is strong, powerful, and always in charge deep down inside, just like the willow tree.
96. Wilma
This diminutive of Wilhelmina sounds both cute and trendy. Meaning ‘resolute protector’, Wilma is a hottie in Sweden as well. It features in the top 10 list in the country.
97. Winifred
This Welsh name, meaning ‘peacemaker’ is associated with the anti-apartheid activist Winnifred Mandela. It has the options of two adorable nicknames, Winnie and Fred.
98. Yazmin
Jasmine is a cute name, but Yazmin is exotic. It’s tied with British pop singer Yazmin “Yazz” Evans.
99. Zinnia
This is a lesser-known flower and can be a very unique name for your baby darling. Zinnia is a beautiful, multi-colored small flower that adds vibrancy to any garden, during spring.
100. Zobia
This moniker, meaning ‘God gifted’ would make a perfect name for your bundle of joy.
101. Zuri
Zuri may sound unusual but has a very beautiful meaning. It means ‘someone who’s good and beautiful. This name cracked into the top 250 list in 2020 and has the potential of climbing further.
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When you have to choose a name for your baby, a few hundreds of names may not be just enough. Keep digging our mine of baby names until you find that one precious gem.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What factors should I consider when choosing a cute baby girl’s name?
Ensure the name has a suitable meaning, sounds good and is easy to pronounce. It should not have a slang meaning in any other language or be associated with any negative person or character.
2. Are there any cultural or religious considerations when choosing a cute baby girl’s name?
Parents usually pick names that are part of their culture and suitable for their religion to uphold their family’s reputation and traditions.
3. How important is the meaning of a cute baby girl’s name?
The meaning of any baby name is significant because the child is believed to imbibe the qualities the name represents.
4. Should I choose a cute baby girl name that is currently trending?
If you like a name that suits your child, go ahead with it. Do not let its trending status deter you from picking a great name for your child. However, do not pick a name only because it is trending. Eventually, it will lose popularity; if you do not like it, you might regret selecting it.
5. Can I choose a cute baby girl name that is a variation of a more common name?
Yes, you can come up with your unique variation of a popular name. Parents often tweak the spelling of names to make them easy to read and pronounce.
The arrival of your little angel has brought you lots of joy. Now, you are looking for the perfect name for your baby that exudes charm and angelic qualities while also being a suitable fit. To help you in your search, we have compiled this list of more than 100 attractive and cute baby girl names. Whether it is the classic vintage names or the beautiful nature-inspired baby names, these names are perfect for your baby girl. Moreover, these names would pair effortlessly with most middle and last names for daughters. Remember that the name you pick will hold lasting significance for your child. Take your time, consider all your options, and choose a name that beautifully represents your little angel.
Infographic: Beautiful Names For Your Little Princess With Meanings
Baby girl is the little princess of the family who brings happiness and smiles with her presence. Her endearing smile and little walks can brighten anyone’s day. Therefore, this infographic presents some beautiful names for the baby girls that capture her innocence, beauty, and sweetness. Take a look!
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Key Pointers
- Parents can choose cute girl names with significant meanings—for example, Amelia means exalted or noble, and Avery refers to the ruler of the elves.
- Parents can also consider choosing the names based on cultural and linguistic diversity.
- For those who prefer unique names, alternate spelling variations of popular names like Yazmin and Amie can be lovely.
Illustration: Sweet And Cute Baby Girl Names With Meanings
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Get ready to uncover an archive of unique and exquisite girls’ names! Stay tuned as we reveal the names you’ll want to keep an eye on!
References
- Top 10 Baby Names of 2021.
https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/
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